Büyükada Island's Absolute Essentials

Büyükada, the largest of Istanbul’s Princes' Islands, is defined by its car-free environment and Ottoman-era architecture. This list features the island's essential landmarks, from the hilltop Hagios Giorgios Church and the historic Museum of the Princes' Islands to the central 1923 Clock Tower. Visitors arrive through the primary ferry terminals and can explore the terrain via the fire lookout tower or the Greek Orthodox Cemetery, which reflect the island's multicultural history and scenic coastal topography.

Museum of the Princes' Islands

Museum of the Princes' Islands is a museum on Büyükada of Princes' Islands in İstanbul Province, Turkey dedicated to the past of the…

Hagios Giorgios Church

Eighteenth-century Greek Orthodox monastery situated on the island's highest peak, Yüce Tepe. It serves as a major pilgrimage site and offers panoramic views of the Marmara Sea.

Clock Tower

A landmark built in 1923 located in the central square near the harbor, serving as the island's primary meeting point.

Museum of Princes' Islands

Discover the rich history of the Princes' Islands in this museum. It has many interesting artifacts on display.

Büyükada Motor İskelesi

Terminal for motorboats and private ferry services connecting the island to various points in Istanbul.

Büyükada Deniz Otobüsü İskelesi

Dedicated terminal for the high-speed catamaran sea bus services.

Büyükada

The primary transport hub where Istanbul's public city line ferries arrive and depart.

Manastır

Transit stop for the island's electric vehicle network, facilitating travel between the harbor and the southern hills.

Büyükada fire lookout tower

Historical observation tower used for monitoring the island's forested areas and surrounding waters.

Büyükada Rum Ortodoks Kabristanı

Historical burial ground for the island's Greek Orthodox community, featuring ornate tombstones and religious iconography.

Hacı Havva Özen Camii

Local mosque serving the island's Muslim community, located near the central residential area.